Central Indiana man dies after driving into pond

WESTFIELD

A Central Indiana man has died after driving his SUV into a retention pond.

Westfield police said Alexander Cottom, 22, of Noblesville was pronounced dead at an Indianapolis hospital.

Neighbors told police they saw the SUV make a sharp turn into the pond and go under the water Saturday night. They looked on while divers searched the pond for nearly 45 minutes before pulling Cottom from the water.

Police Capt. Charles Hollowell said Cottom is believed to have died from drowning or hypothermia but the incident remains under investigation.

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Central Indiana man dies after driving into pond

A Central Indiana man has died after driving his SUV into a retention pond.